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Charles Cundall Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Charles Cundall our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Charles Cundall · 1890 – 1971

New York, from Brooklyn by Charles Cundall, 1939

1939 · Government Art Collection, London · original 36 x 54 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Abingdon Fair (1927) by Charles Cundall

1927 · Salford Museum - Art Gallery, Greater Manchester · original 60 x 75 cm

Explore Charles Cundall’s ‘Abingdon Fair’ (1927), a vibrant oil painting of Victorian street life. Discover its realism, impasto texture & historical charm – a unique art piece.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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The Wear Bridge, Sunderland by Charles Cundall, 1930

1930 · original 27 x 36 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Charles Cundall: Derby Day

1933 · Government Art Collection, London · original 102 x 127 cm

Charles Ernest Cundall’s ‘Derby Day’ (1933) captures a bustling festival scene in realistic oil paint. Explore this panoramic British art piece – a vibrant snapshot of community & celebration.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Training Camp, Hullavington, 1942, Charles Cundall

1942 · original 55 x 103 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Charles Cundall: Minesweepers off Duty

1940 · original 59 x 90 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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A Sunderland Being Hauled up the Slipway (1943)

1943 · original 56 x 93 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Advanced Rigging Instruction, RAF Training Command, Blackpool (1942) by Charles Cundall

1942 · original 44 x 75 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Liberty Boats at Sheerness, 1940 (1940) by Charles Cundall

1940 · National Maritime Museum, London · original 51 x 76 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Charles Cundall: Marine Craft and Sunderlands

1944 · original 76 x 137 cm

Charles Ernest Cundall’s ‘Marine Craft & Sunderlands’ (1944) captures wartime activity in an Impressionistic style. Oil on canvas, showcasing dynamic brushwork and atmospheric haze. A compelling war art piece.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Rocquebrune Cap Martin Station, Charles Cundall

Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool · original 75 x 55 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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The Boulogne Express (1929) by Charles Cundall

1929 · Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, Bristol · original 70 x 89 cm

A bustling 1929 cityscape captures the vibrant energy of trains, horses, and boats in Charles Ernest Cundall's The Boulogne Express, an evocative oil painting perfect for adding historical charm to your collection.

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Dunkirk

original 118 x 180 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Servicing Station, Gourock

original 75 x 125 cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Arrival at Freetown, Sierra Leone

original 46 x 82 cm

Discover 'Arrival at Freetown' by Charles Ernest Cundall – a panoramic 1920s painting of Sierra Leone’s harbor. Explore this evocative landscape & Cundall’s Fauvist style. Hand-painted reproduction available.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Dieppe, August 1939, Charles Cundall

original 40 x 60 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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On Board a Minesweeper, Charles Cundall

original 42 x 56 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Boom Defence Vessels by Charles Cundall

National Maritime Museum, London · original 76 x 102 cm

Discover Charles Cundall’s ‘Boom Defence Vessels,’ a dynamic oil painting capturing naval action in stormy seas. Explore Impressionistic brushwork & maritime themes.

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Art Movement: Post-Impressionism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Air Gunner Prepared for Action by Charles Cundall

original 36 x 40 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Italian Landscape

1922 · original 33 x 24 cm

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Edinburgh, Charles Cundall

1927 · original 57 x 76 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Surrey Hills by Charles Cundall, 1924

1924 · original 24 x 35 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Charles Cundall, Pont Neuf, Paris (1925)

1925 · original 50 x 65 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Charles Cundall, The Artist's Mother (1926)

1926 · Ferens Art Gallery, Hull · original 90 x 60 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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Quai des Grands Augustins, Paris, 1927, Charles Cundall

1927 · original 46 x 55 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 93 artworks by Charles Cundall
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The artist

Charles Cundall

1890 – 1971

Quick facts

Movementspost-impressionism
Typical colorsneutrals
Lifespan81 years
Museums on APSNational Maritime Museum, Walker Art Gallery, Salford Museum - Art Gallery, Victoria Art Gallery, Government Art Collection
Died1971
Art periodModern
Works on APS93
Also known asCharles Cundell, Charles Ernest Cundall, Charles E. Cundall

Biography

The Visionary Eye of Charles Ernest Cundall

Born in Stretford, Lancashire, Charles Ernest Cundall emerged as a remarkably versatile figure within the British art landscape of the early twentieth century. His journey began not with a brush, but with the delicate precision of a designer, working amidst the intricate patterns of pottery and stained glass for Pilkington's Lancastron Pottery & Tiles. This early foundation in decorative arts provided him with a unique sensitivity to texture and form, which he would later translate into much larger, more sweeping canvases. His formal education at the Manchester School of Art and his subsequent scholarship to the Royal College of Art in 1912 marked the beginning of a profound artistic evolution that would see him master everything from intimate portraits to vast, panoramic townscapes.

The trajectory of Cundall's life was irrevocably altered by the shadows of the Great War. Serving with the Royal Fusiliers, he sustained a significant wound to his right arm, an injury that threatened to silence his creative impulses. Yet, in a testament to his sheer tenacity, he learned to paint with his left arm, returning to the Royal College of Art and later attending the Slade School of Art. This period of recovery and retraining infused his work with a resilient spirit. His travels through Paris, Italy, Sweden, Russia, and Spain further expanded his visual vocabulary, allowing him to absorb the diverse light and atmosphere of the European continent, which would eventually manifest in his mastery of topographical subjects.

A Master of Scale and Atmosphere

Cundall became most renowned for his ability to command large-scale panoramic canvases, works that captured the bustling energy of British life and the quiet majesty of the landscape. He possessed a rare technical facility, particularly when navigating the complexities of crowd scenes and aerial perspectives. His paintings were often rich with texture, light, and movement, making him a master of capturing the ephemeral spirit of a moment. Whether he was depicting the vibrant seaside atmosphere of Bank Holiday, Brighton or the sweeping vistas of townscapes like Gravesend, his work resonated with an ability to blend topographical accuracy with an expressive, almost cinematic quality.

During the tumultuous years of World War II, Cundall’s artistry took on a profound historical weight. Serving as an official artist for the Air Ministry and working on commissions for the Admiralty, he documented the vital rhythms of the war effort. His canvases from this era, such as those focusing on Bomber Command, Coastal Command, and the arrival of American troops in Northern Ireland, serve as poignant visual records of a nation in flux. Through his eyes, we see the heavy machinery of war—the servicing of a Sunderland or the presence of the B-17 Flying Fortress—rendered with a profound sense of duty and artistic grace.

Legacy within the British Tradition

The significance of Cundall's contribution to art lies in his ability to bridge the gap between decorative design and monumental painting. His election as a Royal Academician in 1944 was a crowning achievement, reflecting his standing among the most distinguished painters of his generation. Throughout his career, he remained a mainstay of the Royal Academy, exhibiting consistently and contributing to the prestige of institutions such as the New English Arts Club and the Royal Watercolour Society.

His artistic legacy is characterized by several key elements:

Versatility: An extraordinary range that spanned from pottery design and stained glass to large-scale oil paintings.
Resilience: The remarkable feat of overcoming physical injury to continue a prolific career as a left-handed painter.
Historical Documentation: His vital role as an official war artist, capturing the essence of the British home front and military operations.
Panoramic Mastery: A unique ability to capture expansive, complex scenes with remarkable texture and light.

Though much of his work as a war artist has yet to receive the full breadth of attention it deserves, Cundall remains an essential thread in the tapestry of twentieth-century British art history. His ability to find beauty in both the grand panoramic view and the detailed topographical subject ensures his place in the annals of painters who captured the very soul of their era.

Questions & Answers

Where are Charles Cundall's artworks grouped by keywords?

The By Keywords page of Charles Cundall groups the artist's artworks by their keywords.

Where can I see Charles Cundall's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

Charles Cundall's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

Where are Charles Cundall's artworks grouped by technique?

Charles Cundall's works can be browsed by medium on the artist's All Medium page.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 5, 2026

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